A popular choice for the placement of fixed restorations, dental cements are the bedrock of dental restorations. But thanks to new advancements, resin cement has elevated restoration placement further—and Resiment® Ready-Mix® is at the forefront of these advancements. This Sterngold product makes restoration placement easier, stronger, and more aesthetically-pleasing. The resin cement also provides better flowability, making handling uncomplicated.

Resiment® Ready-Mix®

What Is Self-Curing Dental Resin Cement?

Dental resin cements have been used in restorative dentistry for years. These powerful adhesives are what give restorations their strength and longevity, enhancing and restoring your patients’ smiles with ease. Dental cements are engineered to resist occlusal pressure and tooth decay, to ensure a long-lasting solution. And for those concerned about their appearance: never fear! The cements are virtually invisible under tooth-colored restorations, creating a natural appearance.

For the best results, use Sterngold’s Resiment® Ready-Mix® for all of your dental resin cement needs. Designed with the dentist in mind, Resiment® Ready-Mix promises an incredibly user-friendly and cost-effective experience for your practice.

Resiment® Ready-Mix is a permanent Bis-GMA self-curing resin cement that works for most cementation needs. Developed particularly for the cementation of crowns, bridges, implant prosthesis, inlays and onlays, Maryland bridges, pins, and posts, this polymerized dental resin cement is designed to adhere to tooth structure, forming an extremely secure bond. (Resiment® Ready-Mix® is specially formulated to provide optimal strength with titanium components.)

Its enhanced physical properties guarantee the deep final cure necessary for the cementation of light-transmitting fiber posts. An auto-mixing delivery system and accelerated setting time (a working time of approximately one minute at 22°C, and three minutes at 37°C) further set Sterngold’s Resiment® Ready-Mix® apart from other dental resin cements on the market.

Sterngold’s Resiment® Ready-Mix® in its new packaging
Sterngold’s Resiment® Ready-Mix®

What Are the Benefits of Using Resiment® Ready-Mix?

Resin cements have made restoration placement easier, stronger, and more visually-pleasing than dated cementation options such as zinc phosphate and glass ionomer. As dental cements continues to evolve, Resiment® Ready-Mix® offers an auto-curing, filled, and multi-purpose cement solution with a number of benefits. Once you’ve made the switch to resin, you’ll never turn back!

An Easy Auto-Mix Delivery System

Gone are the days of manually mixing your dental cement. No longer will you experience the frustration of uneven mixtures and stubborn air bubbles. With Resiment® Ready-Mix®’s auto-mix delivery feature, your cement comes ready to use at the perfect consistency!

Resiment® Ready-Mix® Is Extremely Versatile

This multi-purpose, self-curing resin cement can serve a wide range of restorative procedures. As mentioned earlier, Resiment® Ready-Mix® excels as a solution for implant prostheses, bridges, crowns, inlays, Maryland bridges, periodontal splinting, pins, posts, pit, and fissure sealant. Applications include ceramic, zirconia, and metal to metal restorations.

Additionally, Resiment® Ready-Mix® can adhere to dentin, enamel, composite, or metal, applicable for most patient needs.

High-Quality Aesthetics

Naturally, dental patients want long-lasting and durable restorations, but they are also concerned about the way the restoration looks. Fortunately, Resiment® Ready-Mix® is here to deliver on appearance. The resin cement comes in a wide range of shades, affording dentists and patients the best possible outcomes for their unique needs. You can also select between varying levels of translucency, so you can find the right opaqueness to prevent darkness and imperfections from peeking through.

Superior Strength

The popularity of Resiment® Ready-Mix® as a restoration cement stems predominantly from its phenomenal strength. Compared to glass ionomer and zinc phosphate cement, resin cement has double the tensile strength, and offers increased stability in the face of environmental pressures. Your patients will be able to enjoy their favorite food without worrying about damaging their restoration and feel confident that their procedure will last (and look good) for years to come.

Ideal for the Oral Environment

Resiment® Ready-Mix’s hydrophobic properties make it perfect for dental operations. Since Resiment® Ready-Mix® is not water-soluble, you can trust it to hold up in the moist environment of the mouth. Its polymer-based features allow dental resin cement to withstand the effects of water and maintain stability.

User-Friendly Handling

One way to distinguish bonding agent quality is by assessing how well the products handle. Clinicians need to be able to place cement with ease and predictability to achieve optimal results.

Resiment® Ready-Mix® delivers the best conditions for restoration because its viscosity makes it very user-friendly to handle. The cement flows with a consistent low film thickness, ensuring that it seals thinly enough to not interfere in the restoration’s seating. This level of reliability in quality allows for the best restorative outcomes.

As a dentist, you need products that are predictable and reliable. You can rest easy knowing that Resiment® Ready-Mix® is the cement of choice for many implant clinicians.

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How Do You Use Resiment® Ready-Mix?

Resiment® Ready-Mix® comes with step-by-step instructions for usage, care, and storage. It is a simple process, but you want to get it right! Let’s take a closer look at directions for use, so you can feel confident utilizing our resin cement for your dental practice.

Initial Preparation of the Dual Barrel Syringe

As with all auto-mix delivery systems, it is important to check for homogenous and simultaneous expression before use. To do this, remove the cap from the unused syringe and slowly express it from the base and catalyst components. Depress the plunger until a minimum amount of equal portions express evenly and simultaneously from their respective syringe orifices. When the resin looks suitable, you’ll know that the system is ready for use.

Next, secure the mixing tip onto the dual-barrel syringe, making sure to align the notch of the tip with the groove on the attachment fixture. Twist the tip one-quarter of a turn to lock it in place. (Exercise caution to ensure that base and catalyst components do not cross-contaminate!)

After use, be sure to dispose of the used tip and replace it with the original cap. Should you lose the cap, however, the mixing tip can remain on the syringe until the next use.

Directions for Ceramic Restorations to Teeth

  1. When you are ready to use the cement, attach an unused mixing tip to the syringe.
  2. Place the etched ceramic restoration in acetone or ethanol in an ultrasonic cleaner for approximately one to two minutes.
  3. Apply a silane coupling agent on the internal surface of the porcelain restoration.
  4. Acid etch (per the manufacturer’s instructions) or clean the smear layer of the tooth. Use a non-fluoride prophy paste or flour of pumice.
  5. Prepare the tooth for bonding with the enamel and dentin bonding system of your choice.
  6. Inject the auto-mixed Resiment® cement into the restoration. Keep the mixing tip immersed in the expressed cement to avoid any air entrapment or bubbles.
  7. Gently seat the restoration in place on the tooth and hold it in place for approximately one and a half minutes, or until the Resiment® Ready-Mix® reaches its initial set.
  8. Immediately following the initial set, quickly remove any excess cement using an explorer, brush, or scaler. (DO NOT wait until the final set to remove the excess cement.)
  9. Light-cure the restoration for 40 seconds. Final set will occur after about three and a half minutes.

Zirconia Restorations to Teeth

  1. Try in the restoration and verify margin fit, interproximal and occlusal contacts. Make final adjustments if necessary.
  2. Prepare the intaglio surface of the zirconia restoration by sandblasting with 50 micron aluminum oxide, clean surface with air and water.
  3. Prepare intaglio surface of restoration using an MDP containing priming agent.
  4. Thoroughly dry surfacing using air.
  5. Light cure primer inside of restoration. (Optional). Cover crown until ready to seat.
  6. Apply same primer to tooth surface. Dry with air and polymerize.
  7. Fill restoration wit Resiment® Ready-Mix® with Fluoride.
  8. Fully seat restoration with pressure and verify margins for complete seating, have patient bite into cotton roll and hold in place until Resiment® reaches initial set. (Approx. 1.5 minutes.)
  9. Remove excess cement IMMEDIATELY after initial set, using explorer, scaler, or brush. Do not wait until final set (3.5 minutes) to remove excess cement.

Metal-to-Metal Restorations

Metal-to-metal restorations include implant prosthesis and crown-on-post procedures.

  1. Before applying the Resiment®, use an air abrasive system (sandblasting) on all metal surfaces that will be exposed to the resin cement. Roughen the metal with a bur or a micro-etcher.
  2. Apply a metal priming system of your choice, if desired.
  3. Prior to cementation, remove any debris from the metal surface and clean posts or abutments with non-fluoride pumice.
  4. Apply the auto-mixed Resiment® cement into the restoration, then set the restoration in place on the tooth. Hold it in place for approximately one and a half minutes, or until the Resiment® Ready-Mix® reaches its initial set.
  5. Immediately following the initial set, quickly remove any excess cement using an explorer, brush, or scaler. (DO NOT wait until the final set to remove the excess cement.)
  6. Light-cure the restoration for 40 seconds. Final set will occur after about three and a half minutes.

Precautions for Safe Handling

Always store Resiment® Ready-Mix® in its original container in a well-ventilated area. Store at room temperature (20-25°C / 68-77°F) and no higher, and be sure to keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Avoid interaction with strong bases, strong acids, sources of ignition, direct sunlight, and extremely high or low temperatures.

When using the product, avoid all unnecessary exposure by wearing protective gloves, chemical goggles or safety glasses, and suitable protective clothing. Uncured dental resins may cause skin sensitizations in susceptible persons. In the event of contact, thoroughly wash and dry the affected skin areas with mild soap and water. Never eat, drink, or smoke while using Resiment® Ready-Mix®.

After using Resiment® Ready-Mix®, thoroughly wash your hands and any other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, or leaving work. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, and do not bring any contaminated clothing home with you after work.

Ensure that your process area has suitable ventilation to prevent vapor formation—only use this product outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Or, if ventilation is inadequate, be sure to use proper respiratory protection. Avoid breathing in any mist or vapors from the dental resin cement.

Frequently Asked Questions About Resiment® Ready-Mix Use

What is a dentin bonding agent?

A dentin bonding agent serves as the link between the dentin and the Resiment® resin cement. This encourages the filling agent to adhere to both dentin and enamel. Once the dentin surface has been etched or conditioned, the layer of dentin becomes more receptive to the adhesive.

Is a dentin bonding agent necessary?

Yes. This is what makes Resiment® so strong and durable! A dentin bonding agent can also reduce tooth sensitivity.

Should I acid etch the tooth before applying a dentin bonding agent?

Yes. This will clean the smear layer of the tooth and make it more susceptible to cement adhesion.

Does Resiment® Ready-Mix® require exact mixtures of base and catalyst?

Sterngold: at the Forefront of Restorative Dentistryo easy to use. J.L. Blosser, creator of the product, shared that “tests conducted at Loma Linda University, CA, revealed that either base or catalyst component could be off by 1/3 and this will anot diminish the strength.”

Sterngold: At the Forefront of Restorative Dentistry

Dental resin cement has been the leading adhesive in restorative dentistry for years because of its ease, strength, durability, and aesthetic value. You deserve an uncomplicated, effective product while your patients deserve the best treatment outcome. Provide quality restorations with Resiment® Ready-Mix®!

As a key player in restorative dentistry, Sterngold Dental offers products, conitnuing education, #ReadyNow customer service and technical support to help your practice and dental lab deliver thoughftully. To purchase Resiment® Ready-Mix, contact Sterngold today or visit the product page.